Chenodia by Jacob Bigelow
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"Chenodia" by Jacob Bigelow is a playful collection of children's verses written in the late 19th century. This work is a unique interpretation of the classic "Mother Goose" rhymes, blending classic and modern styles of poetry. The book likely serves to entertain and educate young readers with its whimsical adaptations of nursery rhymes using both English and classical languages. In "Chenodia," Bigelow presents a series of lighthearted poems that echo the spirit
of traditional nursery rhymes. The verses include familiar characters and narratives, such as King Arthur making pudding, Little Bo Peep losing her sheep, and the tale of Jack and Jill. Each poem is accompanied by a classical paraphrase in Latin or Greek, reflecting Bigelow's scholarly background and offering a playful commentary on the original themes. This blend of classic literature and nursery rhymes engages young readers while introducing them to the charm of classical languages. Overall, the book serves as both a delightful read for children and a subtle nod to the richness of literary heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bigelow, Jacob, 1786-1879 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 19008049 |
| Title |
Chenodia Or, the Classical Mother Goose |
| Credits |
Produced by Louise Hope, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Nursery rhymes |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28745 |
| Release Date | May 10, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 291 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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